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R31 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,321 mi
Last recorded64,321 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,321 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,929 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 56,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 53,665 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 53,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,493 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS IN A POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride?

Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
3,571
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,245
brake binding 5,002
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,350
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R31 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 55,804 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Pride fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R31 HHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R31 HHO registered?

R31 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R31 HHO safe to buy?

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